BARTON Stacey WI is holding its next meeting on Thursday, July 25 in the Barton Stacey Village Hall.

Starting at 7.30pm, the WI will be welcoming Sarah Blocksidge to discuss her book ‘Emotional Mastery: 10 Minute Mindfulness Formula’. All visitors are welcome, and refreshments will be available.

A NEW dog walking service covering East Stratton and the surrounding villages has been set up. Called Countryside Paws, the service offers private and group dog walks, house sits, drop in checks, owner companionship walks and more.

To book a complimentary meet and greet appointment, call Lucy on 07964 316838 or email countrysidepawshampshire@gmail.com.

THE next meeting of the Knit and Natter Group will be at the Victoria Hall meeting room from 2pm to 4pm on Monday, July 29.

SOUTH Wonston Parish Council is holding a weekly community café at South Wonston Sports and Recreation Pavilion. The café is every Monday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm. All are welcome to come along and meet new people, have a chat and enjoy tea, coffee, biscuits, soup and more.

THE next Micheldever Village Lunch will take place on September 4 at 12.30pm in Northbrook Hall. The cost is £5.00 for a freshly prepared 2-course lunch, a glass of sherry or wine and coffee. It is a very sociable occasion where old friends meet and new friends are made.

Transport can be provided for those without their own vehicles or for the less mobile of attendees.

For more information, contact Juliet Pattinson or Anita Soar.

THIS year’s Micheldever Safari Supper will be held on October 5. Each course will be hosted in a different house, with a different group of guests. This year, in a change to the format, there will be the opportunity for everyone to meet up over welcome drinks at the start of the evening, rather than coffee/tea at the end.

The cost will be £25 per person for those hosting a course at their home. If you’d like to take part, but can’t host a course, the cost will be £30 per person. Non-hosting places will be limited due to logistics.

If you would like to take part, contact Helen by email (hesymes@gmail.com) or text on 07712 655975 to reserve a place and request a copy of the booking form.

The event is in aid of St Mary’s Church Fabric Fund.

THE South Wonston Shop has been taken over by new owners. The new owners are due to re-open the shop at the beginning of September after a refurbishment and transfer of the Post Office.  It will become part of the Premier franchise run by Jude Varghese, Tom Nalpat, Liju Tom and Joyson Joy who also own Kings Worthy Premier.

MICHELDEVER Variety Group has announced the audition dates for its next pantomime, Repunzal.

Auditions will take place in Northbrook Hall, Micheldever, at 2pm on September 8. For more information, contact Vicky Rodd on 07731 651092 or email vickyrodd1@aol.com. Set painters and backstage helpers are also needed.

HAPPY Day’s Childcare is looking for shift managers and playworkers to join its teams in South Wonston and Barton Stacey. The group is looking for friendly, attentive staff to join its team. Both cover and regular shifts are available, and up to two staff children can attend with the team member. For more information, call 07568 173286 or email hello@happydayskids.co.uk.